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In its 20th year, Relay for Life of Marion County returns to Hannibal after a stint at the county fairgrounds.

24 TWain on Main
Hannibal hooks trifecta of fiction with festivities to welcome the summer season.

MAY 2016
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Races, games, volleyball and more will take over Flower 34 park s and r ec eVents
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14 Wood I? Wood you? Be on the lookout for the early warning signs of potential 37 Loca L c a Lend ar
Alliance Art Gallery honors Missouri woodworker and skin cancer. events from around the area
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LETTER TO READERS

Twain on Main
kicks off summer Hannibal
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full of fun General Manager: Ron Wallace

Editor: Don Crim

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Contributing Writers:
ays Twain on Main event opens the areas Hick Finn Megan Duncan
festival season, bringing residents and Patrick Keyser Lisa Marks
Kathryn McDaniel Mary Lynne Richards
visitors alike to Historic Downtown Han-
nibal for two days celebrating Northeast Copy Editing and Design:
Missouris most famous local son. Nancy Hadler Andres Martinez
Artisans and craftsmen will be on hand Contributing Photographs:
to ply their wares, and food and drink vendors will have a nearly Steve Bohnstedt Phil Carlson
unimaginable number of items sure to satisfy. Michael Kipley Erik Spence
Its a scene that will be repeated several times throughout the Cover Photo: Erik Spence
summer and into the fall: people coming
together to celebrate the areas heritage. Advertising Director:
Thanks to the work of local volunteers Tom Van Ness
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Embracing Mark Twain
By Lisa Marks

W
Photos by Phil Carlson
e who live in Hannibal are his death, Mark Twain is still an internationally known celebrity.
completely surrounded by Recently, a family from Russia visited the Hannibal History Muse-
Mark Twain. His likeness and um, and they were eager to share how much people in their country
those of his most beloved love Twains books, especially The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. They
fictional characters are were delighted to be in Hannibal and see for themselves Twains
everywhere in our grocery beloved hometown, the setting of this most-cherished classic book.
stores and gas stations, our It is easy to take for granted those things that are in abundance
restaurants and shopping around you. No doubt, folks in southern Arizona dont give a second
centers. His name is attached to decades-old Hannibal institutions thought to dining al fresco. Missourians are accustomed to a sum-
such as the Mark Twain Hotel, Mark Twain Dinette, Mark Twain mer nights abundance of fireflies; visiting Californians perhaps
Cave and Mark Twain Riverboat, as well as local taxi services, title have read about lightning bugs, and would be delighted to actually
companies, tire repair shops, etc. see the bright insects.
Visitors to Hannibals historic Main Street often chuckle at the Those living in Twains Hannibal perhaps should step back and
numerous references to Twain found throughout Hannibal; little do reflect on the importance of the legacy of the towns native son.
they know that Hannibalians have, for years, grumbled about the Hannibal should be proud to be the setting for two of the most
same thing. important works in American literature, the aforementioned Tom
Yet if you step outside of Hannibal, outside of the Twain bubble, Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Twains books
his name is revered, elevated to the highest level of respect and
honor. Not only is he an American icon; to this day, 106 years after continues on 4

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have been published in more than 70 languages, and since it was go to hell, in his mind Huck has made the decision to condemn
first published in 1876, Tom Sawyer has never been out of print. his own soul in order to do what he believes is morally correct.
Millions have read the tales of life in Hannibal in the 1840s, have This is not only a seminal
imagined themselves playing pirates on Jacksons Island or trick- moment in 19th century
ing their friends into whitewashing the fence along the dusty American literature; that
sidewalks of Hill Street. same internal struggle
Central themes resonates as part of
the American experi-
In writing on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Twains ence here in the 21st
death in 2010, James M. Cox, a well-respected Twain scholar, century. Twain may
wrote that Mark Twain remains as central as ever not only in have sugar-coated his
American literature but in American life. The reason he is still stories with humor, but
so relevant to modern society is because the central themes of they strike at the very heart
his books socioeconomic bias, racism, greed associated with of human nature and the divi-
capitalism, cynicism of the government and political systems sions within society.
are at the forefront of issues still discussed in America. History does seem to repeat
Take, for example, the scene in Huckleberry Finn when Huck itself, and Twains social
is faced with a moral dilemma. Should he turn in the runaway commentary is
slave, Jim, to his owner, or help Jim escape to freedom? Twain just as thought-
demonstrates Hucks internal struggle of racist inclinations provoking
stemming from his upbringing versus his own moral compass
and sense of right and wrong. Huck had been taught that it was continues on
a sin to abet a runaway slave, so when he says, All right, then, Ill 6

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today as it was to the Victorians around the world more than a
century ago.
Nevertheless, Mark Twain, as is the case with many icons, was
a flawed and conflicted man. While living in Europe in the 1890s,
Twain wrote in his notebook, Are you an American? No, I am not
an American. I am the American.
His narcissism and unbridled ambition led Twain to become
a master at self-promotion, the first true American celebrity both
in the United States and throughout the world. Simultaneously, he
bounced back and forth between a yearning to rise above his own
insecurities and his tendency toward cynicism, such as hobnobbing
with the wealthy upper class while snobbishly making fun of them
in his writings. He wrote of the shortcomings of various peoples in
Europe yet lived among them quite happily most of his life.
There is no question that, after the death of his beloved wife
Olivia and two of his three daughters, Twain spent his last days bat-
tling bitterness and regret.
However, none of these perceived personal character flaws
detract from the genius of Twains writings, works that live on and
continue to validate his stature throughout the world as one of the
giants of American literature.
There is, therefore, good reason that Hannibal should continue
to celebrate Mark Twain, to embrace the notoriety his writings
bring to Hannibal and welcome people from all over the world
who make the pilgrimage to the historic town to walk in Twains
footsteps.
To celebrate Mark Twain, Memorial Day weekend brings the
annual Twain on Main festival to Hannibals downtown historic dis-
trict. The two-day affair will spotlight three of Twains classic books:
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Prince and the Pauper and
Roughing It.

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Many are familiar with the story of Sawyer; the other
two books deal with familiar themes.
The Prince and the Pauper, set in 16th century
England, tells the tale of two boys from diametrically op-
posed upbringings who are thrust into the others world
through mistaken identity. They soon learn that the grass
is not always greener on the other side of the proverbial
fence.
In Roughing It, Twain recalls his personal experienc-
es while traveling to and living in the Nevada Territory
where his brother Orion was governor.
Through interactive activities, music, games, live
performances and demonstrations, the three entertain-
ment areas of Twain on Main will bring audiences into
eras they represent: pre-Civil War Hannibal, Renaissance
England and the Wild West.
For the schedule of events and a list of the more than
100 vendors who will be present on Main Street, visit
TwainonMain.com.
In Twains obituary, the San Francisco Examiner
wrote that he was curiously and intimately American ...
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Each year, approximately 15,780 children ages birth to 19 are diag- include stick-horse races, potato-sack races, three-legged races, hulahoop
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birthday. Every three minutes, somewhere in the world, a family hears 25 is $8 with a shirt guaranteed; registration after April 25 is $8 with shirts
the words, Your child has cancer. Cancer remains the most common available while supplies last.
cause of death by disease for children in America. The Kosher Classic 5K run/walk, with its course on Flower City Park
Federal funding for childhood cancer is predomi- trails, is open to all levels of participants. Registration
nantly allocated through the National Cancer Institute. opens at 8 a.m., with the 9 a.m. run beginning and end-
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hood cancer research was approximately $180 million guaranteed; registration after April 25 is $30 with shirts
in 2007. In contrast, breast cancer research received available while supplies last.
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As a result of their infant sons diagnosis with a rare with teams of six players with up to four substitutes, will
form of childhood lung cancer in 2014, the Caudill fam- cost $15 per player with a game shirt included. Entries
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A fun night, a better cause By Kathryn McDaniel

Relay for Life of Marion County will return to Hannibal Friday, the survivor dinner, Relay For Life includes entertainment; fundrais-
June 30. ing booths; team competitions; survivor, caregiver and sponsor laps;
Celebrating its 20th year, Relay for Life of Marion County was and a luminaria ceremony to honor those experiencing cancer and
initiated in Hannibal and eventually moved to the Marion County those lost to cancer. Participants walk a track or path to represent
Fairgrounds in Palmyra, where it remained from 2007 to 2015. With the struggle against cancer, starting during the daylight hours and
the 20th anniversary, the decision was made to return the event to going into the night, symbolizing the dark path cancer patients
Hannibal. travel. Some Relay events continue into the wee hours to symbolize
This years goal is $113,500. the light at the end of the tunnel, when they finish treatment.
Hannibal is so very appreciative that the Relay for Life of Mari- This years event will take place in Historic Downtown Hannibal,
on County event committee chose to return the event to Hannibal with a stage beneath the Tom and Huck Statue, and action con-
for the 20th anniversary, Joel Booth, event leader, said. tinuing along Main Street with booths and activities. The walking
In the spirit of togetherness, both Palmyra and Hannibal will track will be along the street, with luminaria lanterns in the middle.
be joining forces in order to wage war against cancer. Many of our During a 9 p.m. ceremony, the hundreds of luminaria will be lit in
loved ones in our county have suffered, and we look forward to hon- memory of those diagnosed with cancer. Partnering with the Han-
oring the memory, and fighting by raising funds to beat this terrible nibal Parks and Recreation Department, the historic Mark Twain
disease. We look forward to ... a fun evening of competition, food Memorial Lighthouse will be highlighted with purple lights, the
and togetherness, Booth said. signature color for cancer survivors.
Working with local sponsors, such as the Hannibal Regional Registered survivors will receive the annual survivor shirt,
Hospital System and James E. Cary Cancer Center, which sponsors survivor pin and other donated gifts, and will be invited to a dinner

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sponsored and catered by the Cary Cancer Center.
Dana Blase, survivor lead for the 2016 relay said, Survivors who attend
Relay often find it to be an empowering, emotional experience. It is a re-
union with fellow survivors and a celebration of victory over cancer. Survi-
vors attendance at Relay For Life is key because it serves as a testimony to
others that there is life beyond a cancer diagnosis. Our survivors inspire us.
Relay For Life of Marion County historically has been raising more
than $100,000, and is home to several award-winning teams. The Flower
Children, led by Mark and Stephanie Bross, is a Ruby Fundraising Team
that has been nationally recognized for its fundraising efforts consis-
tently raising more than $60,000 annually. The OHana/Olivet Team, led
by Yvonne Goellner, and the Palmyra Youth Team, led by Larry Seago, are
regionally recognized Jade-level teams, raising more than $10,000.
Neither a race nor a running event, Relay For Life is the signature fund-
raising event of the American Cancer Society essentially community
gatherings for teams and individuals who take turns walking or running a
track or path to help generate funds and awareness for the society.
The teams offer booths with food items, games and items for sale or
raffle.
Some teams participate in other money-raising activities to boost their
overall fundraising totals.
More information is available by contacting Kathryn McDaniel,
community manager, at 217-740-1496 or visiting relayforlife.org/marion-
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Honoring survivors
Area cancer survivors invited to be celebrated at Relay for Life

T
he American Cancer Society believes that each person has
the right to define his or her own experience with cancer
and considers a cancer survivor to be anyone who de-
scribes himself or herself this way, from diagnosis through-
out the rest of his or her life.
More than 14.5 million survivors live in the United States, and the
number continues to grow.
Are you a survivor? The American Cancer Society encourages those
who have survived cancer to stand up and be counted, and wants to rec-
ognize individuals and honor their efforts, no matter what type, stage, day,
month, year or decade they may be in the experience with cancer.
Cancer survivors are invited to participate in a dinner at 6 p.m. Friday,
June 3, when Relay For Life of Marion County will mark its 20th year of
fighting cancer, celebrating victories and honoring survivors
and their caregivers. Survivors will receive a special shirt and pin.
The dinner, hosted by Hannibal Regional Healthcare System and the

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James E. Cary Cancer Center, is free to all cancer survivors, and guests
will be served with a $5 donation. It will take place in first floor banquet
room space donated by Mark Twain Brewing Company, 422 Main; at-
tendees may use the Main Street entrance.
Parking for the disabled, donated by the Mark Twain Home and
Museum in its interpretive center parking lot, will be across the street.
Registration is required and may be made by calling 877-957-7848.
More information is available by calling Dana Blase at 573-795-4647.
The opening ceremony will start at 7 p.m. with survivors officially
starting the Relay with the Survivor Lap. For those unable to walk a
distance, golf carts will be available. n

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Out-of-this-wood experience
Alliance Art Gallery honors Missouri
woodworker, lifelong artist at events in May
Hannibals Alliance Art Gallery
welcomes Drew Sutor, a wood-
work artist, as its Second Saturday
featured guest, and Kim Shinn
as its May spotlighted Alliance
member.
Sutors passion for woodwork-
ing began as a boy growing up in
Jonesburg, Mo., where he crafted
little flat-bottomed sailboats, float-
ing on the pond behind his home.
After graduating from North-
east Missouri State University
todays Truman State and
Brite Divinity School in Texas, he
served in churches in Oklahoma
and Missouri for 22 years, taking
only a 10-year break to manage his
fathers Texaco station.
His passion for woodworking
re-emerged when he bought a
radial arm saw, housing it in his
Palmyra parsonage basement.
When Sutor hit his mid-40s, a
friend introduced him to the lathe,
teaching him to turn wood. Loving
the challenge, he soon was spin-
ning wood into bowls, rolling pins
and spindles, using his favorites
walnut, cherry and oak. Since
retiring he has expanded his rep-
ertoire into cutting boards, boxes,
urns, mantle clocks, and whatever
friends request, within limits.
What makes Sutors work
extraordinary and unique are
the elaborate and beautiful inlay
accents of exotic woods such as
weng, cocobolo and blood wood.
Sutor claims every species of An example of Drew Sutors work

wood has its own characteristics

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and personality some woods being more I am one of those artists who are so com-
cooperative than others. But all, in his mind, pelled to draw, almost from birth, that I simply
are beautiful and no two, even within the same began without formal art training. I move
species, are alike. toward the image I see by trial and error, drawn
Sutors love of wood shines in each of the by a deep desire to capture that moment in
pieces that offer useful service in the home, some way.
beauty to the eye and an heirloom for the next My style is realistic. My favorite medium is
generation. acrylic. But I also have loved, all my life, holding
Sutor and his wife, Karen, will celebrate a pencil or piece of charcoal, putting what I see
40 years of marriage in August. They are the on paper.
One of Kim Shinns pieces
parents of two grown children Amber in Creating art is my way of permanently cap-
Jacksonville, Fla., and Matthew in Quincy, Ill. turing a favorite moment in time or a favorite display.
Shinn, as Mays spotlighted member, feels place or loved one. Sometimes, I am asked to An opening reception will be 5 to 8 p.m.
she has been drawing all her life in the Missouri do a commissioned piece. It gives me great joy Saturday, May 14. A framed print of Shinns
farming community where she grew up. and satisfaction to artistically make a timeless work will be given away in a free drawing at 6
Beauty surrounds me, she gratefully bond between that person and the beloved p.m. This reception coincides with Hannibals
acknowledges. It may be an awesome Midwest event, place, loved one or pet. Second Saturday Gallery Night.
big-sky sunset, an abandoned barn in a field, a Shinn has received numerous awards, More information is available at allianceart-
pastured horse, a favored dog or a little fluffed- including several best-of-shows. She will have gallery.com or by calling 573-221-2275. n
up bird hunkering down on a winter day. several new pencil and charcoal drawings on

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May is Better Hearing Month
By Patrick Keyser, Hannibal Regional Healthcare System

May is Better Hearing Month, and it


provides an opportunity for audiologists to
raise awareness of hearing loss.
Its usually a spouse or a friend who
gently suggests it: Maybe you need a hear-
ing aid.
They are the ones who become frus-
trated repeating words for you. It may be
OK to repeat things during a conversation,
but, during a movie or meeting, having to
ask what was just said is distracting to both,
and then both miss what happens next.
How do you know whether you need
a hearing aid? The question you perhaps
should ask is, How do I know if Id benefit
from a hearing aid? In contrast to treat-
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medical reasons. Social situations are much
more fun if you can hear the conversation.
Poor hearing usually creeps up on you
so gradually that you become accustomed
to the change. Unless you have periodic
hearing tests, you may be surprised at how
much hearing loss has occurred. These tests
are especially important if you are exposed
to noise at work or with your hobbies.
The appropriate way to evaluate your
hearing is through formal hearing tests.
This way, you can find out exactly how
much hearing you have lost and also find
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Inside Judys Boutique gift shop, customers will find an array of gifts and other goods. Reflections Boutique, Hannibal Regional Hospitals other shop,located at the James E.
Cary Cancer Center, features items such as wigs and head wraps, which were made available through the American Cancer Society.

Boutiques with benefits


Judys Boutique and Reflections Boutique, operated by Hannibal
Regional Auxiliary, offer patients and family a wide selection of goods

T
he Hannibal Regional purses, jewelry and specialty gift items. Judys Boutique is just inside the main
Auxiliary provides Judys Boutiques inventory includes entrance of Hannibal Regional Hospital
more than 40 services home decor, baby gifts, stuffed animals, and is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday
to support Hannibal purses, jewelry, balloons and flowers. Its through Friday and from noon to 3 p.m.
Regional Healthcare also a great place to find a special one-of-a Saturday and Sunday.
System. kind gift. Judys Boutique features seasonal Reflections Boutique at the James E.
One of those ser- items, as well. As summer approaches, Cary Cancer Center is open from 9 a.m.
vices is the operation youll be able to find outdoor decorations, to 1 p.m. weekdays. The boutique features
of two gift shops, Judys Boutique inside then as summer turns to fall, Judys Bou- items such as wigs, head wraps, jewelry
Hannibal Regional Hospital and Reflections tique will feature fall decor. Judys Boutique and purses. Wigs are available through the
Boutique in the James E. Cary Cancer Cen- also carries the Oilogic line of essential oils, American Cancer Society, and some of the
ter. Both locations are staffed by volunteers Melissa and Doug toys, Fred the Frog and shops volunteers have been trained to help
and feature a selection of goods such as Tater the Alligator books and Noelle jewelry. fit wigs.

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Proceeds from both shops benefit the Hannibal Regional Auxil-
iary and go toward the fulfillment of its pledge of purchasing a lin-
ear accelerator for the cancer center that customizes high-energy
X-rays to conform to a tumors shape, thus destroying cancer cells
while sparing surrounding normal tissue.
The auxiliary hosts many events each year to help raise money.
To learn more about its upcoming events, visit the events calendar
at hrhonline.org.
The auxiliary was formed in 1993 to help patients, families and
visitors in a variety of ways, and contribute to the community.
Today, with more than 260 members, the auxiliary donates about
25,000 hours of service each year. Beyond the gift shops, its mem-
bers staff the cancer center, Hannibal Childrens Center, reception
desks and waiting rooms.
Anyone interested in joining the auxiliary helping others,
organizing, creating, cooking, networking and contributing to the
community is welcome. For more information, visit hrhonline.
org or call 573-248-5272. n

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The ABCs of skin cancer
Hannibal Regional Medical Group doctor shares melanoma warning signs

A
ccording to the American Cancer Society,
its estimated that more than 76,000 cases
of melanoma skin cancer will be detected
in 2016. Melanoma accounts for more than
10,000 skin cancer deaths each year.
Dr. Schuyler Metlis, a plastic surgeon
with Hannibal Regional Medical Group, is
encouraging people to learn how to recog-
nize potential skin cancer spots. The goal is to save lives by empha-
sizing the importance of early detection.
To increase a persons chances of spotting skin cancer early,
Metlis recommends that everyone learn the ABCDE rule, which
outlines the warning signs of melanoma:

A
is for Asymmetry: One half of the mole does not
match the other half.

B
is for Border irregularity: The edges are ragged,
notched or blurred.
If you have a spot on your skin that concerns you, call 573-629-
350 to schedule a free skin cancer screening in May. Appointments
are limited.

C
is for Color that varies from one area to another.
More than just skin cancer
Skin cancer is just one of the four major pillars of Metlis prac-
tice. He also performs cosmetic surgery, hand surgery and post-
mastectomy breast reconstruction, and has more than 30 years

D
experience.
is for Diameter: While melanomas usually are Consider your options closely for outpatient surgery, time off
greater in size than 6 mm the size of a pencil eraser work, follow-up appointments, travel time and expenses. Know-
when diagnosed, they can be smaller. ing there are options close to home can make things dramatically
easier on patients and families.
For more information regarding Metlis services, visit hannibal-

E
regionalmedicalgroup.org. n
is for Evolving: A mole or skin lesion that looks dif-
ferent from the rest or is changing in size, shape or color.

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An Epic Music extravaganza
The fourth annual Epic Music Showcase will take place Saturday,
May 7, at Hannibal Jaycees Tanyard Gardens, 320 S. Third St., in down-
town Hannibal.
The showcase was started in 2013 by the group Midwest Music
Mayhem as a way to feature local bands that were voted as favorites
by music lovers through an online Facebook poll. The top vote-getters
were invited to play at the showcase.
This years event will include three local favorites Liz Bentley,
Zeke Cernea and Nowake. New this year is headliner American Hit-
men. Brothers and Marine Corps combat veterans Tim and Dan Ford
founded the band in 2005 along with fellow Marines and musicians. thing that the state fair has to offer.
In 2013, the American Hitmen appeared on the television program Other local sponsors include Golden Eagle Distributing, Midwest
Americas Got Talent and succeeded through three elimination Music Mayhem, Big River Pest Control, Kyle Mack-Shelter Insurance,
rounds. Since then they have played alongside internationally recog- Hometown Signs and Awards and Brads Custom Apparel and Design.
nized musicians such as Luke Bryan, the Charlie Daniels Band and Gates will open at 5 p.m., with the music starting at 6 p.m. Cover
Sheryl Crow. charge for the event will be $5 at the gate. The Hannibal Jaycees will
The Epic Music Showcase is sponsored by the Hannibal Jaycees sell adult beverages from Golden Eagle Distributing for people 21 and
and serves as a fundraiser for a Missouri Jaycees project, Access Day, older. Food, soda and water will be provided by Old Habits BBQ of
which provides the opportunity for people with disabilities to attend Portageville.
the Missouri State Fair in August at no cost. Jaycees from around the For more information contact Kami Harsell, event chairman, at
state also attend the fair that day to help them participate in every- ckhar997@gmail.com. n

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SCREENINGS IN MAY
Risk factors for skin cancer include:
- A lighter natural skin color
- Family history of skin cancer
- A history of sunburns, especially early in life
- A history of indoor tanning
- Skin that burns, freckles, reddens easily
Over two million people are diagnosed annually with more than 3.5 million
skin cancers. If you have any of the risk factors above and are concerned with
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Fore!
Hospital Foundation teams up
with Missouri Sports Hall of
Fame for Shoeless Joes
Celebrity Golf Classic
The Hannibal Regional Hospital Founda-
tion again is partnering with the Missouri
Sports Hall of Fame to present the seventh
annual Shoeless Joes Celebrity Golf Classic
on Wednesday, June 8, at Norwoods Golf
Club.
Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network
Hannibal Regional Hospital Foundation accepts a $25,000 donation from Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Net-
is serving as the events official sponsor, the work, which is the official sponsor of the 2016 Shoeless Joes Celebrity Golf Classic. Proceeds from the classic
foundation announced, and team registra- benefit the Back to Better Campaign. From left are Kenneth and Robin Greger of Wells Fargo Advisors Financial
tions and banner and hole sponsorships are Network; Wendy Harrington, Hannibal Regional Hospital Foundation CEO and president; and Todd Ahrens, Han-
available. Golf teams will have the opportu- nibal Regional Healthcare System CEO and president.

nity to play with a Missouri Sports Hall of Event proceeds benefit Hannibal Re- campaign.
Fame celebrity during the tournament. gional Hospital Foundations Back to Better Hannibal Regional Hospital Foundation

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is so appreciative of the overwhelming sup- sign autographs and meet fans. Louis Cardinals, Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas
port we have received for this event over the This event is not only a great deal of City Royals and others.
last six years. We look forward to another fun, combining two favorite summer pas- The Hannibal Regional Hospital Founda-
great year, said Wendy Harrington, founda- times, but it also contributes back to our tions Back to Better Campaign is raising
tion president and CEO. community through proceeds made during money to assist in offering inpatient reha-
In addition to the Golf Classic, the the Shoeless Joes two-day event, said bilitation services at Hannibal Regional.
foundation has worked with the Hannibal Randy Park, chairman of the events steering For more information about Shoeless Joes
Cavemen to have Hall of Fame celebrities committee. Celebrity Golf Classic or to register a team,
as guests during the teams June 7 baseball We already have several commitments contact the foundation at 573-629-3577 or
game against the Quincy Gems, during from our Missouri Sports Hall of visit hrhf.org. n
which the celebrities will be available to Famers, including former St.

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Photography by Erik Spence and the property of the Twain On Main Festival and the Historic Hannibal Marketing Council

Celebrating an icon

T
Historic Hannibal Marketing Councils Twain on Main returns May 28 and 29
he annual Twain on Main celebration Prince and the Pauper and Roughing It.
returns to historic downtown Han- Each book takes place in a different period in time, and each
nibal on Memorial Day weekend, May of the three areas will feature games, music, live shows, and other
28-29, brought to you by the Historic special presentations reflecting the era of the book.
Hannibal Marketing Council, a con- Twain published The Adventures of Tom Sawyer in 1876, recall-
sortium of downtown merchants. ing his childhood memories of antebellum Hannibal in the 1840s.
As in years past, those attending During the festival, near Mark Twains boyhood home at the inter-
the festival will booth of arts, craft, and section of Hill and Main Streets, the Tom Sawyer area will feature a
music stretching up and down Main reenactment of the proposal scene from Twains classic performed
Street from Broadway to the Tom & by Tom & Becky, storytelling by Mark Twain (portrayed by Jim Wad-
Huck statue. 188 vendor spaces have been made available this year. dell), and kids can join in the fun playing old timey games with Tom
Joe Miller BBQ and Were All Nuts are just two of the many wonderful & Becky as well.
food vendors to enjoy during your festival experience, and this year, Grab ye mates, don ye eye patch and pretend youre a pirate just
adults may also partake of locally produced wines and specialty craft as Tom and his friend did in the book! Receive a free pool admission
beers in the Wine Garden. The coordinators of the Twain On Main pass after completing the pirate scavenger hunt made by Hannibal
festival have brought some exciting new entertainment for this years Parks and Recreation.
event that are sure to please both young and old alike. In Roughing It, originally published in 1872, Twain wrote of his
Similar to last years festival, Twain On Main will have three adventures in the Wild West of the 1860s. Located at the corner of
separate, designated areas for entertainment that coordinate with Center and Main Streets, a special western-themed area will feature
the theme of the three books: The Adventures of Mark Twain, The Professor Farquars Magic, Music, and Medicine show along with

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SATURDAY,MAY28TH,10:00am7:00pm
SUNDAY,MAY29TH,10:00am6:00pm
See a complete schedule

of events for the weekend

on Page 26.
orseewhatitwasliketoliveintheRenaissanceEnglanderaas


his sidekick Polecat Annie. There will
TheAdventuresofTomSawyer
also be a petting zoo, (HillandMainSt.)
FreeArtsandCraftFestival pony rides, and
GreatFoodandDrink,fromhand Saturday&Sunday11:00a,12:00p,
western demonstrations.
craftedsodastothebestbarbecue 1:00,2:00,3:00:MarkTwain
SeeMarkTwainperformortakea Performs
Taking you back in time
selfiewithTwain
to the days
Saturday11:00am3:00pmand
of 16th century EnglandSunday12:003:00pm:PlayGames
Localstreetmusicupanddown when King
mainstreet. withTom&Beckyliketheydidinthe
Henry VIII was on the throne,
Explorelocalwineriesandbeersat olddays.the third
theWineGarden
special area at Twain onSaturdayandSundaySeeTom
SaturdayEvening:Entertainmentat
Main celebrates
proposetoBecky.
The Prince and the Pauper,
MainStreetRestaurantsand published
PirateScavengerHunt
DrinkingEstablishments Saturday&Sunday3:30pm:Dixie
by Mark Twain in 1882.DadsJazzBandperforms.
In the lot at
hePrinceandthePauper
the northeast corner of Bird and Main
andMainSt.) RoughingIt
Streets, a large castle-shaped
Renaissancemusicanddrinking Bouncy
(CenterandMainSt.)
PrinceandthePauperStorytelling
House will delight thekids.
Beknightedbythequeen!
ProfessorFarquarandPolecat
AnniesMagic,MedicineandMusic
Medievaldemonstrations
Demonstrations willShow
include music
WildWest/Cowboydemonstrations
and dancing from theRenaissance
PettingZoo era
and other medieval pastime demonstra-
Checkourwebsiteforupdatesonactivitieseventsandshowtimes:
tions and costumed performers. Main
www.twainonmain.com.
Street museums, stores and specialty
shops will also be open for business dur-
ing Twain On Main, and the party con-
tinues Saturday night with music and
merriment at downtown watering holes
including The Wine Stoppe, Finns Food
& Spirits, and Mark Twain Brewing.
The three books featured in this
years Twain On Main will carry over to
next years festival with the hope that
as time goes by, areas featuring Twains
other beloved books will be added to
the event each year. Mark Twain is an
American icon, explained Linda Studer,
owner of Mississippi Marketplace on
Main Street and chair of the Twain On
Main festival committee. His works are
classic that have stood the test of time.
We hope to capture the magic and fun of
these stories and share it with families
as they make their own memories at the
Twain On Main Festival.

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Tw a in o n Ma in Sc h e d ul e o f e ve n TS
SATURDAY, May 28, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
SUNDAY, May 29, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Hill and Main streets
Go back in time in Historic Downtown Hannibal and experience Saturday & Sunday 11:00a, 12:00p, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00: Mark
Mark Twains writings of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Rough- Twain Performs
ing It, and The Prince and the Pauper. You can experience life Saturday 11:00 am-3:00 pm and Sunday 12:00-3:00 pm: Play
on the Mississippi in the mid-1800s as it was portrayed in The Games with Tom & Becky like they did in the old days.
Adventures of Tom Sawyer, visit the wild west as it was in Rough- Saturday and Sunday-See Tom Propose to Becky.
ing It or see what it was like to live in the Renaissance England era Pirate Scavenger Hunt
as portrayed in The Price and the Pauper. Mark Twain himself will Saturday & Sunday 3:30 pm: Dixie Dads Jazz Band performs.
be walking the streets of Historic Hannibal to bring to life his books.

Roughing It at Center and Main streets


All day Professor Farquar and Polecat Annies Magic, Medicine and
Free arts and crafts Festival Music Show
Great Food and Drink, from hand-crafted sodas to the best Wild West/Cowboy demonstrations
barbecue Petting zoo
See Mark Twain perform or take a selfie with Twain
Local street music up and down main street
Explore local wineries and beers at the Wine Garden The Prince and the Pauper,
Saturday evening: Entertainment at Main Street Restaurants
and Drinking Establishments.
Bird and Main streets
Renaissance music and drinking
Prince and the Pauper Storytelling
Check our website for updates on activities events and show-
Be knighted by the queen!
times: www.twainonmain.com.
Medieval demonstrations. n

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New London Park Days set for early June
Time to gear up for the 2016 New London Park Days which will
be held June 3 and 4. It is the fun-filled and family-friendly festival
that boasts something for everyone!
Family favorites and some new and exciting enticements will
return to the historic Ralls County Courthouse square and the sur-
rounding streets.
Fun Time shows returns with carnival rides, and the lawn of the
courthouse will be scattered with lots of arts and craft vendors and
food galore.
A fan favorite, the Miss New London Pageant, will take place Fri-
day, along with Pike 41 performing on stage, but new to the lineup
is the Human Hungry Hippo game.
Saturday events begin in the morning with the baby contest and
5K Run/Walk, the parade, classic car cruise, cornhole tournament,
kids area, Food Wine & Craft Beer Festival, and soulful harmonica
of Kiersi Wisecarver, as well as the rockin Part Time Gypsys taking
the main stage.
You wont want to miss the Mr. Lovely Legs contest as well as
see the local potential candidates catch a pie to the face.
More information can be found at newlondonparkdays.org.

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Jolt of
energy
Baristas Liza Perez, left, and Jordan Louderman serve up espressos, cappuccinos and lattes at Java Jive in downtown Hannibal. The popular coffee house recently underwent a
renovation project. Photo by Phil Carlson

Java Jive clears some room up for employees and customers alike

O
By Alyse Thompson

wner Katy Ayers-Welch said recent renovations have off the tile, helping to brighten the whole shop. A new cabinet arrangement
done more than brighten up the interior of Java Jive in has also made taking orders and preparing drinks more efficient.
downtown Hannibal. Ayers-Welch also noted the area south of Java Jive, formerly known as
A new floor plan and a separate kitchen area at the Fresh Ayers, has been converted into living room seating with couches
rear of the coffee shop give customers more room to and chairs. More tables also have been added.
relax and employees more space to prepare sandwiches, soups and drinks. Everybodys really excited, she said. Our regulars are all trying to find
We used to have so many people doing so many different things, so it their new comfort spots.
spreads the staff out more, gives them more room to work and makes us a Ayers-Welch noted her parents, Steve and Linn Ayers, are among the
little bit more efficient, Ayers-Welch said. people pleased with the renovation. Steve and Linn opened Java Jive 16 years
Construction crews and Java Jive employees worked the week of Feb. 21 ago and handed the reins over to Ayers-Welch in 2009. In January, Ayers-
to give the coffee shop its first major overhaul since it opened in 2000. Staff Welch made her ownership official when they legally separated companies.
painted walls, and contractors laid new tile over original wood floors that For them, this really felt like handing over the torch, she said. Now
had seen a couple of floods and better days. they say this is really may baby. Without really intending to or planning on
My dad and husband (Casey) just really didnt want to see it go, and it, I really made it my own.
actually we didnt remove it, we just covered it up, Ayers-Welch said of the Ayers-Welch hopes to look at expanding menu options to include
wood flooring. It was time. paninis and warm sandwiches. She added, more renovations and online
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Can-do
Cannibal
Preparations are underway for the
21st annual Hannibal Cannibal, a
5/10/15k run and 5k walk that will
take place Saturday, July 2. The race
is sponsored by the Hannibal Regional
Hospital Foundation, which conducted
a contest to select a logo for race T-
shirts and other materials. From left are
Wendy Harrington, foundation presi-
dent and CEO; Megan Welker, winning
logo designer; and Angie Wilcoxson,
race director. For more information on
the race or to register,
visit hannibalcannibal.com.

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Front Street in Clarksville, Mo. parallels the Mississippi River. Clarksville is listed as among the top 10 prettiest small towns in Missouri, according to Missouri Life Magazine.
Photo by Steve Bohnstedt

A beautiful place to call home


Perry and Clarksville recently named among
Missouris top 10 prettiest small towns
By EDWArD HUSAr

Two Northeast Missouri communities Perry and Clarksville gateway to Mark Twain Lake.
are beaming with pride after being listed among the top 10 prettiest The charming, historic downtown evokes Main Street USA, and
small towns in Missouri. the nearby waters of Mark Twain Lake are perfect for Andy Griffiths
The list appeared in the April-May issue of Missouri Life maga- favorite pastime fishing, the article says.
zine. A headline said the publication was recognizing towns with Dustin Wasson, Perrys mayor, told The Herald-Whig he was
populations of less than 1,000 that are among the states most thrilled to see the 668-population town get this recognition.
beautiful. This is perfect, perfect timing, he said, noting how Perry
The magazine touted Perrys history, architecture and small- founded in 1866 is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year
town living at its best, while also citing its stature as the southern with a gala festival Aug. 4 through 7.

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Our business owners are excited about it, too, because of the antique stores. Theres quite a bit of pride in the town.
publicity were going to get, he added As for Clarksville, about 40 miles south of Hannibal, Missouri Life
Wasson said he has always felt Perry, which is about 30 miles noted how the picturesque, arts-loving community of 442 people is
southwest of Hannibal, was a pretty town, so the magazine article situated right on the Mississippi River alongside a series of towering
confirms that perception. bluffs.
We have 13 buildings downtown that are over 100 years old, Clarksvilles quaint storefronts, restaurants and bed-and-break-
and those buildings have been kept up pretty good, he said. The fasts arent the only things that attract visitors, the article said. In
great architecture makes our downtown look nice. the winter, Clarksville is one of the best places in the state to see bald
Wasson also said Perry is known throughout the region for its eagles.
antique stores and specialty shops. Mayor Jo Anne Smiley couldnt agree more. She thinks Clarksville is
And for a small town, we have a really nice city park that sits on a gorgeous place to live, work and visit.
Main Street with a 1930s style-bandstand. Thats pretty neat, too, It is a delightful town, she said in an interview.
he said. The river is an attraction all of the time, she said. When the sun
Ron Leake, chairman of Perrys sesquicentennial committee, said comes up in the morning and shines on the river or the moon is shin-
the magazine article may draw more tourists to Perry this year. This is ing on the river at night and the riverboats are coming down its a
a big shot in the arm, he said. sight to see. Its very attractive.
Leake said Perry may be one of the regions best-kept secrets, but Smiley said about 10 years ago the city installed a series of stair-
its no surprise to local residents why the Ralls County town keeps thriv- step terraces in Riverfront Park so residents and visitors, including
ing. He said the community not only has a rich history, but its close those in wheelchairs, could venture down to the river and actually
proximity to Mark Twain Lake, attractive downtown and array of stores touch the Mississippi.
appeal to residents and visitors alike. Visitors also are drawn to the spectacular views of the river valley
I dont know how many times youll see somebody pull up with a from the surrounding bluffs.
camera and take pictures of these beautiful old buildings, he said.
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The highest point on the Mississippi River is right here in Clarks- of Engineers puts red, blue, green and yellow filters on the lights all the
ville, Smiley said. way across the dam. It is breathtaking when you come around the hill
Joanna Brock, president of the Clarksville Community Chamber of from the north and there are those Christmas lights all the way across
Commerce, said shes glad to see Clarksville being recognized. the river.
Those of us who live here believe its the prettiest town in Mis- Jackson Bishop, the towns marketing director, said he very much
souri, she said. Weve got bluffs on one side. Weve got the river. And agrees with the magazines decision to recognize Clarksville.
the surrounding area looks like Napa Valley with all the hills and curvy I think its one of the prettiest towns on the Mississippi River,
roads. he said. We have the best views of the river anywhere, and just the
Brock said thousands of people flock to Clarksville each year to see quaintness of the town appeals to residents and visitors.
the working artists and visit the towns shops and restaurants, while We dont like it when it floods. But any other time, its great, he
many others come in the winter to watch eagles congregating near said. n
Lock and Dam 24.
The river is full of eagles, she said. In February, I counted 12
eagles in a tree near my home as I was sitting at my computer desk. OTHER PRETTY TOWNS
You cant beat that. Also named to the magazines list of Missouris top 10 prettiest small
towns were Arrow Rock, Kimmswick, Rocheport, Westphalia, Van Buren,
What also makes the town special, Brock said, is a series of festi- Weingarten, Centerville and Reeds Spring.
vals and special events throughout the year. She said the town is full of
artists and creative, fun-loving people.
Its a wonderful place to come to, she said.
We have a tradition that on the day after Thanksgiving, the Corps

Take Time To Heal


Memorial Lantern Float
In honor of loved ones at Nipper Park
Saturday, May 28th
Limited number
of seats. Lawn chairs
are recommended.
This event is free.

Decorate Lanterns 7 pm
Lantern Release 8 pm
To reserve a lantern
call 573-221-8188

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events no t t o miss Best Bets
Hannibal Regional Hospital Foundation is hosting the Hannibal
may
Avalon is hosting a Cuff Bracelet Make-N-Take on May 21 (see
Cannibal 5/10/15K Run and 5K Walk on July 2 (see page 1). page 29).
16 pizza and 2-liter bottle of soda from Cassanos (see page 4). Hannibal Medical Supplies is offering 20 percent off seat-lift
Splash Landing at Mark Twain Landing offers a season pass for chairs in May and June (see page 31).
only $59 per person (see page 17). James ODonnell Funeral Home is hosting a memorial lantern
The Hannibal Jaycees will host an Epic Music Showcase on May float on May 28 (see page 32).
7 (see page 9). Hannibal Regional Medical Group is offering savings of up to
The Hannibal Free Public Library is hosting several events $750 on select pairs of hearing aids during May (see page 16).
through July (see page 13). Cave Hollow West Winery is hosting several events in May (see
The Quincy Family YMCA is hosting Mud Mania 5K on June 11. page 9).
(see page 22). Mississippi Marketplace offers free samples daily (see page 36).
Hannibal Regional Medical Group is hosting free skin-cancer The Troy Chamber of Commerce is hosting What the Hill
screenings in May (see page 21). 1-mile/5K/10K run (see page 37).
The Historic Hannibal Marketing Council is hosting Twain on The City of New London is hosting New London Park Days June
Main May 28-29 (see page 7). 3-4 (see page 39).
Hannibal Clinic Health Services is hosting Ride Cool on May 21 Riverside Spa is offering a Happy Hour package special during
(see page 16). the month of May (see inside back cover).
Hannibal Parks & Recreation is hosting summer sand volleyball
leagues and swim lessons (see pages 26-27).

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Hannibal Parks & Recreation Events
hannibalparks.org By MARY LYNNE RICHARDS

Storybook Trail

Keep in Touch
April 25 at Central Park
Pete the Cat and his Four Groovy Buttons
Enjoy reading, exercise and family time
More information is available at hannibalparks.
org
Summer Sand Volleyball Leagues
Sign up for bimonthly e-newsletter
Registration ends May 11 with Tuesday/Thursday games starting May 17
and 19 Follow Hannibal Parks on Facebook, Twitter and
Southside Sand Volleyball Courts, as long as enough people sign up Instagram

Smile-A-Mile Buddy Walk


Admiral Coontz Recreation Center
9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 4, at Nipper Park
7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 7:30 to 5 p.m. Friday
Raise community awareness about Down syndrome; sponsored by Marion
County Services for the Developmentally Disabled and National Down Attendant on duty
Syndrome Society
Afternoon times are designated for activities to avoid conflict:
Register to walk, be a vendor or sponsor, mcsddsamwalk.blogspot.com
Monday and Wednesday 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. pickleball
Tuesday and Thursday 3:30 to 5 p.m. basketball
Movies in the Park
8 a.m. Friday, June 10, at Huckleberry Park
Play Without Boundaries Sensory Room
Hotel Transylvania 2
Games, puzzles and Imagination Playground blocks for all-inclusive indoor
Kirsten Alvey-Mudd of Missouri Bat Census will give a presentation on bats play for adults and children
discovered in Sodalis Nature Preserve
Admiral Coontz Recreation Center

Stand-Up Paddleboarding Senior Adult Dances


Saturday, July 16, at Hannibal Aquatic Center
Noon to 3 p.m. Wednesdays at Admiral Coontz Recreation Center
Sessions 8 to 9:45 a.m. and 10 to 11:45 a.m.
Music provided by Uptown Strings
Only 10 people per class; more information to come

Born Learning Trail


Huckleberry Park Ramp Park Interactive series of 10 outdoor games around Huckleberry Park play-
Open 3:45 p.m. until dark weekdays and noon until dark weekends, ground; several pieces of all-inclusive playground equipment, including two
weather permitting handicap-accessible swings and musical instruments
Roller skates, roller blades, skateboards, bicycles and scooters allowed;
helmets are required and available for rent
Scavenger Hunts
Free scavenger hunts at Central Park, Nipper Park, Mark Twain Memorial
Toddler Tuesdays Lighthouse Trail and Huckleberry Park
9 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays at Admiral Coontz Recreation Center Prizes from Big Muddy B-B-Q, Chocolaterie Stam, Paddlewheel Popcorn
and Logues Restaurant
Each adult is allowed to bring no more than four children and must sign
in with the attendant; Imagination Playground blocks, games, balls and Clues at HPR office at City Hall, 320 Broadway; and HVCB office, 505 N.
puzzles available Third
hannibalparks.org/programs-events/

Indoor Walking
7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Disc Golf
Friday
Huckleberry Park free 18-hole course is open during daytime hours; discs
Admiral Coontz Recreation Center is open for walkers and Frisbees may be used
12 laps equal 1 mile

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MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION

May is National Stroke Prevention Month


KNOW THE SYMPTOMS OF STROKE
SUDDEN numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg
especially on one side of the body
SUDDEN confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
SUDDEN trouble seeing in one or both eyes
SUDDEN trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance
or coordination
SUDDEN severe headache with no known cause

Get your blood


pressure and
cholesterol checked.

Stay in touch with


Call us for more information.

Marion County
Health Department
Office hours are
Monday thru Friday 8-5. nature happenings.
Walk-ins welcome.
EOE

3105 Palmyra Road Hannibal, MO

573-221-1166 To receive emails or texts, sign up at


mdc.mo.gov/govdelivery
www.marioncountyhealth.org
mdc.mo.gov

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Dog Park
Dempsey Dog Park at Sixth and Ely Streets has separate areas for small
and large dogs; open every day from dawn to dusk

Shelter reservations
Eight shelters can be reserved for picnics, parties, reunions
hannibalparks.org/shelter-reservation-calendar/

My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra, a salute to Sinatra


on the occasion of his 100th Birthday
7:30 p.m. May 6 and 7
Bluff City Theater, 212 Broadway
Tickets on sale by calling Bluff City Theater at 573-719-3226

2016 Pirate Pride 5K run/walk


8 a.m. May 7 at Porter Stadium
Contact Deanne Meyer at 573-221-1258 or dmeyer@hannibal60.com

Puppy in the Park


Like, comment or share the photo of the puppy in the park on Hannibal
Parks Facebook page to win a chance at a one-day pool pass at the Han-
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LOCAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS

May-June-July
ONGOING EVENTS LOCAL EVENTS
Through May 3
Young Masters, Hannibal Arts Council exhibit showcasing selected works
from Hannibals fifth-grade, eighth-grade and high school students in
public and parochial schools. Closing reception and awards set for 4-6
p.m. May 3. 573-221-6545. HannibalArts.com.

May to August
Hannibal Cavemen baseball, Clemens Field. Schedule: cavemenbaseball.
com or 573-221-1010.

Saturday, May 7
8 a.m.-4 p.m.: 21st annual Loafers Car Show. Vintage and classic cars.
Free to the public. Registration begins at 8. Historic Downtown Hannibal.
Information: Kevin Sorrill, 573-221-7759.

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LOCAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS

May-June-July
Saturday, May 7 Friday, June 3, and Saturday, June 4
7:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.: Show your pirate pride in this 5K run/walk and get Hannibal Regional Auxiliary Garage Sale. Noon to 6 p..m. Friday and 8
fit for a great cause! For full info please call 573-221-1258. a.m. to noon Saturday. Shin Lane large training room, 175 Shinn Lane,
Hannibal. For more information call 573-248-5272..

Friday, June 3
Saturday May 7
7:30-9:30 p.m.: Bluff City Theaters You Caught Me Dancing. 212
Flower City Park in Palmyra Broadway. Tickets: BluffCityTheater.com or 573-719-3226.

9:00 - Kosher Classic 5K run / walk 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.: 20th Annual Marion County Relay for Life, fundraising
event for American Cancer Society. Downtown Hannibal. For more
9:00 - Spike Down Childhood Cancer Sand Volleyball Tournament information, visit relay.acsevents.org.
10:00 - Pickle Jog
Saturday, June 4
Friday, May 13 2-4 p.m. & 7:30-9:30 p.m.: Bluff City Theaters You Caught Me Dancing.
212 Broadway. Tickets: BluffCityTheater.com or 573-719-3226.
Auxiliary Day at Hannibals Papa Johns. Order a pizza and 25 percent
of sales will be donated to Hannibal Regional Hospital Auxiliary. Call
573-221-7272 to place your order and be sure to mention that it is for Saturday, June 7
the Auxiliary. The Auxiliary will receive a donation only for full-menu-price Shoeless Joes Celebrity Golf Classics Night at
items. For more information call 573-248-5272. the Ballpark. Hannibal Cavement vs. Quincy
Gems. Gates open at 5:30. Arrive early for
5-7 p.m.: Down by the River, Y-Mens Pavilion on Hill Street. Relax and autographs from various sports celebrities.
unwind with a live band, cold drinks and a good time sponsored by the For more information call 573-629-3577..
Y-Mens Club. Benefits the Hannibal YMCA.

Wednesday, June 8
7:30-9:30 p.m.: Bluff City Theaters You Caught Me Dancing. 212
Broadway. Tickets: BluffCityTheater.com or 573-719-3226.

Thursday, June 9
7-9 p.m.: Music Under the Stars. Free outdoor concert in front of Mark
Twains Boyhood Home. Food and drinks available for purchase.

Friday, June 10
5-7 p.m.: Down by the River, Y-Mens Pavilion on Hill Street. Relax and
unwind with a live band, cold drinks and a good time sponsored by the
Twain on Main Y-Mens Club. Benefits the Hannibal YMCA.
Saturday, May 14
7:30-9:30 p.m.: Bluff City Theaters You Caught Me Dancing. 212
5-8 p.m.: Second Saturday gallery night. Stroll Hannibals downtown Broadway. Tickets: BluffCityTheater.com or 573-719-3226.
galleries and enjoy art, wine and special events.

Saturday, May 28 to Sunday, May 29


Twain on Main. A festival celebrating Hannibals beloved author, full of Saturday, June 11
fun, art, crafts and great food. Celebrated in Historic Downtown Hannibal. 7:30-9:30 p.m.: Bluff City Theaters You Caught Me Dancing. 212
Information: 573-470-3492. Broadway. Tickets: BluffCityTheater.com or 573-719-3226.

Thursday, June 2
7-9 p.m.: Music Under the Stars. Free outdoor concert in front of Mark
Twains Boyhood Home. Food and drinks available for purchase.

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LOCAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS

May-June-July
Sunday-Friday, June 12-17
Big B.A.M. (Bicycle Across Missouri). Bicyclists from all over embark
on a 6 night ride across the state of Missouri, starting in St. Joseph and
ending in Hannibal. Big BAM brings with it a full concert every night, add
in some of Missouris best craft beers and fantastic food and youve got
quite the party. Information: BigBamRide.com.

Wednesday, June 15 to Saturday, June 18


7:30-9:30 p.m.: Bluff City Theaters You Caught Me Dancing. 212
Broadway. Tickets: BluffCityTheater.com or 573-719-3226.

Thursday, June 16
7-9 p.m.: Music Under the Stars. Free outdoor concert in front of Mark
Twains Boyhood Home. Food and drinks available for purchase.

Saturday, June 18
Fiesta Del Sol. Celebrate the beginning of summer with great craft beer,
a homebrew competition, live music and summer fun in Central Park.
Information: 573-248-6533.

Saturday, June 18
O N T MISS
D UN!
THE F
Second annual Lone Wolf No Club Bike Show. A must-see for motorcycle
enthusiasts. A variety of bikes will line Hill Street in the heart of historic
downtown Hannibal. Registration opens at 8 a.m.; trophies will be handed
out at 2 p.m. Information: 573-795-6335.

Color in Motion 5K Run/Walk, Riverview Park. Information: 573-221- Live Music


0154.
31TH ANNUAL
Carnival

Tuesday, June 21 Food, Wine &


7 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Scrubs and Beyond. Hannibal Regional Hospital Mall Craft Beer
Area., hosted by Hannibal Regional Auxiliary. Features a great selection Festival
of accessories and shoes, including Dansko. A portion of proceeds will
benefit the Auxiliary. Funds raised by the Auxiliary will help in fulfilling a Arts & Crafts
pledge to the James E. Cary Cancer Center Linear Accelerator. For more

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infomation call 573-248-5272.
Parade

5K
Thursday, June 23
7-9 p.m.: Music Under the Stars. Free outdoor concert in front of Mark Cornhole
Twains Boyhood Home. Food and drinks available for purchase. Tournament

And Much
Friday, June 24 More!
7:30-9:30 p.m.: Bluff City Theaters Alice in Wonderland. 212 Broadway.
Tickets: BluffCityTheater.com or 573-719-3226.

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REGIONAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS

May-June-July
Saturday, June 25
2-4 p.m.: Bluff City Theaters Alice in Wonderland. 212 Broadway.
Tickets: BluffCityTheater.com or 573-719-3226.
REGIONAL EVENTS
Thursday, June 30
7-9 p.m.: Music Under the Stars. Free outdoor
Sunday, May 1
concert in front of Mark Twains Boyhood Home. 1-5 p.m.: Quincy Preserves Spring Home Tour. Information:
quincypreserves.org
Food and drinks available for purchase.

Saturday, July 2
9 a.m.: Fun Run for children 10 years old and younger. All prceeds Wednesday, May 4 to Sunday, May 8
benefit the Hannibal Childrens Center. For more information, visit Classic Nationals, national shooting match, Pasa Park, Barry.
hanniballcannibal.com or call 573-629-3577. Information: uspsa.org

For Hannibal Free Public Library


Events, visit hannibal.lib.mo.us Thursday, May 19 to Saturday, May 21
Illini 4x4 Safair, Pittsfield. Information: trjc.com.

For Hannibal Parks & Recreation calen- Saturday, May 21


dar, see Page 34-35. Bridge the Gap 5K, 10K, 1/2 marathon. Quincy. Information:
bridgethegaptohealth.com

ONGOING EVENTS 2:00 p.m.: Jersey Boys at the Fox Theatre. Fox Theatre, St. Louis
Mo. Tickets are $69 a person. Contact alumni@culver.edu for more
May to August information.
Quincy Gems baseball, QU Stadium, 18th & Sycamore. Schedule:
quincygems.com.

Saturday, May 28 to Sunday, May 29


Gus Macker Basketball, Washington Park and downtown Quincy.
Information: macker.com.

May 12-15 and May 20-22


Vanya and Sonia, and Masha and Spike, Quincy Community Theatre.
Information: qct.org.

Monday, May 30
May 20 through June 25
Quincy Pro-Am Golf Tournament, Spring Lake Country Club, Quincy.
Quincy Art Center: White, Mitchell, & Scoggin-Myers Exhibition. Quincy Information: 217-222-5250.
Art Center, 1515 Jersey St., Quincy. View exhibits featuring artwork by
Susan Chrysler White, Linda Mitchell, and Debra K. Scoggin-Myers.
Information: (217) 223-5900 or lreed@quincyartcenter.org.

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REGIONAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS

May-June-July
Friday, June 3 to Sunday, June 5
Fishing for Freedom, fishing tournament for veterans, Quincy riverfront.
Information: fishingforfreedomquincy.org.

Participants in the Quincy Family YMCA Mud Mania event make their way across one
of several obstacles along the course. Proceeds from the event support a wide variety
of youth development programs at the Quincy YMCA. This years event takes place on
June 11. H-W File Photo/Steve Bohnstedt

Friday, June 10
5:30-9:30 p.m.: Blues in the District, Washington Park, Quincy.

Saturday June 11
9 a.m.: Fourth annual Mississippi Mud Mania. A 5K mud run, Driftwoods
Campgrounds, 2300 Bonansigna Drive, Quincy. Contact Kristen Kretzer
217-222-9622 for information.

Sunday, June 19
Noon-3:30 p.m.: Fathers Day Car Show, All America Park, Quincy.
Saturday June 4, and Sunday, June 5
Lincoln days Civil War re-enactment. Lake Pittsfield. Information:
pikelincoln.com.
Friday, June 24
5:30-9:30 p.m.: Blues in the District, Washington Park, Quincy.

Thursday, June 9 to Sunday, June 12


The Halloween Trilogy, Quincy Community Theatre. Information: qct.
Friday-Sunday, June 24-26
org.
Midsummers Arts Faire. Washington Park, Quincy, IL. artsfaire.org

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Travel back in
time to the 1940s
T
he family huddled in throughout the land.
hushed expectancy Return to those early days of audio enter-
as tubes began to tainment as Mud River Radio brings to life F.
warm and glow. Scott Fitzgeralds The Diamond as Big as the
The most delicate Ritz, first broadcast on CBS radios program
of adjustments was Escape July 21, 1947. A cast of personalities
applied to the dial will reproduce this tale of adventure at 6:30
and then, sailing on p.m. Sunday, May 22, at the Hannibal Arts
waves through the air, excitement, laughter Council, 105 S. Main Ken vacation. Admission
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A social media #addiction

I
By MEGAN DUNCAN

am concerned about my Facebook usage. dont need anyone anyway I am just fine all alone.
It not only distracts me, but sometimes it causes Reality: They saw each other at Walmart and took a group selfie
me to become a creepy stalker. in the lawn-and-garden section.
A high school friend I havent had an actual con- Seen on Facebook Messenger: The person I just pored my
versation with in 20 years takes a weekly selfie with heart out to on Facebook Messenger has yet to respond even
her sister who I have never met in my life, but when I though they saw the message
ran into the girl at Walmart, I just felt like I knew at least five minutes ago, and
her. I know that because Facebook
Hey there, girlfriend. New hair? told me so. Those five unan-
That shirt you wore in last weeks swered minutes have brought
selfie loved it! me to the obvious conclusion
Gripping her purse and back- that she hates me and is never
ing slowly away, I remembered going to answer.
this girl has no idea who I am. Reality: She is bored in the
Oh, no! Its OK! I said, wav- middle of a meeting and secretly
ing my arms around. You dont scrolling through Facebook while
actually know me. I just look at pretending to take notes, and now is
pictures of you all the time. responding in her mind. Or she hates
Facebook also provides me fuel me I really dont know.
to overthink and make up scenarios Its not just Facebook either; Pinter-
in my head that are completely illogi- est is basically just a gossip.
cal when I say them out loud. Here are Psssssst Adrienne just started a
a few. board on Pinterest called Baby.
The Suggested Invite: All my friends Psssssst Tiffany pinned a wedding
are invited to this shindig except me, and dress.
Facebook not only tells me about it, but Honestly, Pinterest has been quite a disap-
encourages me to crash the party. So I invite pointment to me. I first starting pinning with all
myself just to show the host I know all about the hopes of an aspiring Super Mom yet remain in
this thing, which was obviously planned for the the Extremely Well Intentioned Mom category. I think I
sole purpose of not inviting me. might soon drop into the Misplaced Priorities Mom after last
Reality: The host accidentally got distracted night, when I told the kids to get their own supper while I pinned
by the dog while sending invites and scrolled past how-to articles about raising healthy and happy children.
the midsection of her friends list. All her Facebook friends whose Pinterest has definitely noticed.
names start with the letters J through P officially have unfriended The suggested pins went from 10 Ways to Get Organized to
her, and she has no idea. We Give Up. Live Your Life.
Picture tags: The smiling faces of my loved ones hanging out Yesterday I got Start Your Morning Right: Three Ways to Spike
and barbequing without me suddenly pops up on my newsfeed. So Your Coffee.
I like the picture just to let them know I saw it, and I dont care. I I dont know. Maybe social media isnt all that bad. n

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On the job

W
By HICK FINN

ith the warm weather and better Sometimes it was under a front porch. A fort could be just about any
days ahead, I often catch my location where you could assemble a few friends, like a clubhouse. I had a
memory drifting back in time. wooden sandbox that I removed the sand from, boxed it in, added a roof,
Although my youthful adventures and wrapped it in tar paper. I even installed a front door.
are stored in my memory, I am I remember on one occasion I decided to build a tunnel. I loved to dig.
still able to recall in vivid detail My shoveling skills had been utilized on job sites by my Pop. My prowess
the seasons of my childhood. for digging was second to none. Pop called me The Mole. He left for
Before we were close to the work one day, and immediately after lunch, excavation on tunnel No. 1
age of driving, the neighborhood kids always banded together to bike ride, went into operation. I was a digging machine. Considering I was digging in
to play different sports, and to create, build and use our imaginations. red clay, flint rock and limestone, my accomplishments still impress me
I always enjoyed our time in the woods, exploring and constructing tree today. Anyone can have a fort or a tree house, but no one has a tunnel. It
houses. seemed like a logical thought, and after watching The Great Escape, I
My Pop was a contractor, and I had a hammer in my hand as soon realized that anything is possible when you apply yourself.
as I could walk. With abundant scrap lumber and nail reserves, I rapidly I moved material all afternoon like an excavator. I eventually had to go
became the neighborhood lumberyard resource. I guess you could say get my Pops 12-foot wooden ladder to lower into the hole. Understanding
that construction is somehow coded into my DNA excavation as an adult, I can say that, if I hadnt chosen the spot to dig in
profile. I had an insatiable urge to that I did, I would have died of suffocation from a wall collapse. The com-
build things. No job was ever too position of the layers of clay and rock where I was digging was my saving
large to conquer. grace. I guess the man upstairs got a kick out of my exploits, too.
Our tree houses werent the nor- Pop came home that night for supper, relaxed in his reclining chair
mal thrown-together kid boxes. We built until dark, and then went out behind the house to feed and water our two
houses with multiple floors, because that English Pointers in their kennel. It was unfortunate that I had never
is what construction guys do. They lasted until told him about my tunnel. It was also unfortunate that cau-
my late teens, when the property owner finally cut our giant tion tape had yet to be invented. I was playing night tag
cherry tree down. That seems far more fitting than allowing in the front yard when my dad stepped
it to rot away. into my No. 1 mine shaft. I am
I had a very small elm tree on our property line that I sure during his freefall it almost be-
managed to get a few boards into before my construction came No. 2 mine shaft.
foreman Pop pulled the plug on the project. It was never a good idea For lack of a better term, I can say that my Pop
to pilfer lumber and nails in sight of the lumberyard owner. was a bit surprised. He couldnt believe I had dug so deep
We all lived on one of the countless hills in Hannibal. That means into solid rock and clay in an afternoon. I remember his telling my mom
many things to creative children. Of course, bicycles and sleds are a given that the hole was as deep as the ladder was tall. I know he was furious
in this situation. What we built were go-karts. They were comparable to from almost getting hurt, but, in a fatherly way, I think he was impressed.
Soapbox Derby cars, in theory. They were more like orange crate cars He called me inside and told me in no uncertain terms that the hole was
taken from Dooleys neighborhood market trash and more scrap lumber to be filled immediately in the morning. He then explained to me, as the
from my house. We acquired wheels from old lawnmowers and bicycles. sole provider of the family, how he could have been seriously hurt, and
I was always proud of our designs. I am certain we broke multiple land- then we would not have had food to eat. He also explained that I could
speed records for orange crates without knowing it. We never seemed to have been killed digging such a hole. It left a lot for a 10-year-old to digest.
quite manage to conquer the entire braking-to-slow-your-speed concept. After a cooling off period, my Pop asked me what motivated me to
I personally burned a few shoe soles off. I dont really remember adding dig such a giant hole. I looked him straight in the eye and said, Because
brakes to most of our designs. I think our biggest accomplishment was were out of lumber! I dont expect he saw that answer coming, either.
living through it all. His head dropped, and he just shook his head as he walked away. I guess
Forts were a passion among the neighborhood kids. A fort could be a after 36 years now as a career miner, I can blame Pop for never teaching
small-scale tree house with a few boards quickly nailed together. It could me better.
also be a large cavity in shrubbery where you could host secret meetings. Im still on the job. n

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